Barrett M99
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| Barrett M99 | |
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |  United States |
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| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Company |
| Unit cost | $3800-$4000 |
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| Weight | 25 lb (11.36 kg) |
| Length | 50.4 in (1280 mm) |
| Barrel length | 33 inches (838 mm) |
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| Cartridge | .50 BMG (12.7 × 99 mm), .416 Barrett |
The Barrett Model 99 "Big Shot" is a single-shot sniper rifle first introduced in 1999 by the Barrett Firearms Company (USA).[1] The company is better known worldwide for its earlier .50 caliber rifles, the semi-automatic M82A1 and bolt-action M95.[1] Like the M95, the rifle uses a bullpup configuration meaning the ammunition is loaded behind the pistol grip. However, it is not fed from a magazine; one round is loaded directly into the ejection port and is pushed into the chamber by the bolt.
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[edit] Variants
The rifle comes in several variations. The .416 Barrett model is available with a 32" barrel. The .50 BMG model is available in 25", 29" and 32". MSRP ranges from $3,800 to $4000.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Modern Firearms - Barrett M99 and M99-1 Sniper Rifle
- ^ Barrett Rifles, <http://www.barrettrifles.com/rifle_99.aspx>. Retrieved on 17 September 2007
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